Paid To Read?

draven_girl

I've recently got back into reading, after a long stint away, and am really enjoying it.

I just wondered if it was possible to get paid to read and review books?

Anyone ever heard of anything like this?

Would be nice to make a few pennies from my hobby, or even get some free material.

magic57

You could try Dooyoo. You get paid for writing reviews and rating other peoples. I think there is a thread here somewhere. Otherwise google Dooyoo and you will find it. I got £30 of Amazon vouchers from them recently.

Gazing_On_Sunsets

I reviewed books for an educational website - no pay but I got to keep the books. Mostly I gave them away as gifts or to schools, but some I did sell on Ebay - wasn't sure on the ethics of that, but as I got 3 a month they soon stacked up. The places that will pay or give you stuff will probably want specialist knowledge, to be worth paying you.

draven_girl

Thanks all

Hermia

I am reviewer on the Amazon Vine programme. You get to choose 4 items a month (books, DVDs, CDs and the occasional expensive electrical item) and you just have to write a review for the site. Unfortunately you cannot apply to join as Amazon pick people who already write reviews for the site. I am not sure if they are still recruiting, but if you do already post reviews on the site make sure they are really good just in case you are spotted!

mcculloch29

Hermia, I am a Vine Voice too, and was recruited within the last couple of years. It took me about a year to realise that it was for real!

This year I've had a steam generator iron, router, slow-cooker, mp3 playing clock, back massage cushion, hairdryer, electrolyser, slimming pills, top quality software, and loads and loads of lovely books. My sister, daughter, nephew, grand-daughter and grandson have all had Vine books that they really enjoyed to review and pass opinion on.